THE X-FAMILY : EPISODE 21 – 40
Episode 39
By Faith Lucky
Octavia was trying to get some sleep after taking the bitter substance when someone entered the room.
“Octavia” the boy called.
“The Master wants you in his room right away”.
What?
Her eyes dimmed.
“Why? What’s wrong? She isn’t entirely that strong” Mica objected
“It doesn’t matter. The Master insists on her presence and she has to come with me – now” the boy replied enthusiastically and Mica looked at Octavia.
Why would Khalid be calling for her at that moment? Knowing fully well she’s unwell? Could there be a problem?
“Come on” she whispered to Octavia and helped her stand from the bed.
Octavia tried to stand on her own without being supported by Mica and with that, they walked out of the room.
It was already dark outside, but the little glowing lights from the building still helped to beautify and brighten the place.
Leo’s room didn’t seem to be far from the Master’s block as shortly, they got to
there.
As they walked towards his room, Octavia noticed she was becoming more nervous. Oh! Of course, she should be.
Why was he calling for her so soon? Could it be about the antidote? Was something wrong? Was he really going to punish her lol he had said in his unconsciousness?
So many unanswered questions flashed through her mind and finally, they entered the room.
Octavia’s nervousness multiplied as she spotted the Master sitting on the bed, Becca beside him.
Oh! That cranky feeling was back again. But for a second, she felt something like happiness glowing inside of her. The Master was fine, and her efforts weren’t in vain.
“Tell Mica to come in” Khalid said to the guard immediately and he walked out to bring Mica in.
Well, Mica had to stay out because she wasn’t called up on. But thankfully, the Master did and without hesitatance, she rushed into the room.
Moscow was there as well, together with two other boys.
Silence descended when they were complete, and the suspense made Octavia more nervous.
“Octavia” her heart beat randomly when she heard him call her name.
She swallowed hard and looked at him, but he wasn’t looking at her.
“Why did you leave premises? Where did you go?” He asked and Octavia glanced at Mica.
Was she to tell him the truth?
Well perhaps, because that was probably the only thing that could save her at the moment.
She swallowed hard and looked at the floor.
“I… I went to get a solution for you,Master. I’m sorry” she answered timidly, her head bowed.
Khalid had to look at her.
“What solution?” He asked and she gulped hard again.
Oh! This was really not being easy on her.
“It’s um…it’s an antidote, Master” she replied.
An antidote…
That sounded so familiar to Khalid.
“What antidote?” He asked, still looking at her.
“It’s um… it’s called a red antiode” she paused and gulped nervously.
“I knew of someone that owns the antidote. So, I…I went to him for help”.
“The red antidote??” Becca shrieked.
“Hold on; are you crazy? How dare you use the red antiode on him?”
Khalid didn’t say a word but looked at Becca, wondering why she was overreacting. He stared into her face for an answer and Becca took it.
“The red antiode is poisonous and illegal, Khalid” she began.
“It’s usage on patients can only work on a 50/50 percent, and that means, you either survive, or die.
“When she used it on you, she was only risking your life because if it had failed, then you’d have died instantly!”
Octavia bit her lower lip. Oh! She was in for it. He was definitely going to punish her – definitely!
Khalid turned away from Becca and just stared at the floor.
“So, that’s the reason you left?” He asked without looking at Octavia and she nodded.
“But if you had a solution, why didn’t you just tell someone about it so you could have full permission to leave the premises?”
And to that, Octavia gave no reply.
Khalid paused again.
But thinking about it, that was the antidote that saved his life.
“Mica” he called and looked at her.
“Is it true you tied Moscow up when he had found out Octavia left the building?”
Mica hesitated a little.
“Yes, Master” she answered coldly.
“I…I had to because, I didn’t want him to interrupt the plans”.
“That’s insane!” Moscow suddenly growled.
“I’m her trainer and deserve to know about her activities! What you did Mica, was outrageous and I actually wish you’ll get punished”.
“Exactly, Moscow! Why didn’t you punish me? Why did you have to rash it out on my sister and whip her to unconsciousness?”
She turned to Khalid immediately
“Moscow and I are having issues, Master and since the very day you made him my sister’s trainer, he’s been trying to get back at me by punishing her unnecessarily!”
“Shut up, Mica! I only punish Octavia because she deserves it!”
There was a stunned silence.
Khalid touched his forehead like it was aching him, then he lifted his head.
“It’s obvious you two are at loggerheads with each other” he spoke hoarsely.
“Moscow”
“Yes, Master” Moscow answered begrudgingly.
“To avoid further disputes, you’ll no longer be Octavia’s trainer. I’ll chose someone else for that tomorrow” Khalid said and Moscow reacted shockingly.
What?
His lips attempted to move to say som protesting words, but they felt too heavy.
What is Khalid doing? Why would he just demote him all of a sudden?
He breathed heavily and bent his head.
“I understand, Master” the anger was cohorent in his voice.
Octavia – she didn’t know what to feel.
Moscow was no longer her trainer! Oh! She was free from him!
“What about Octavia, Khalid?” Becca chipped in.
“She needs to be punished for what she did. First, she violated the rule by leaving the building. And secondly, she risked your life by using the antidote on you. She….”
“A real fighter takes risk, Becca” Khalid cut in, making her go shut.
“A real fighter doesn’t just sit by and cry like there’s nothing to do. He’s always ready for risks”.
Becca’s jaws dropped.
Hold on;
No; no way. Of course, not. There’s no way he could be making jest of her.
Definitely not.
“Y’all are dismissed” He continued, that tone of superiority resounding in his voice.
“Octavia” he called and she looked at him.
“Yes Master” her voice was so thin and timid.
“I want you back here by morning”. He said and Octavia felt heart skip again.
She lowered her head slightly.
“Y…Yes Master”. Her voice cracked in the end.
And in accordance, they all left the room.
THE X-FAMILY : EPISODE 21 – 40
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